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Sustenance of Life: Water Potability and Quality GMR Supplies Address: Unit 4/ 5 Sorbonne Cres., Canning Vale. WA, 6155 Australia PH: (08) 9455 7477 EMAIL: [email protected]

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Sustenance of Life:

Water Potability and

Quality

GMR Supplies

Address: Unit 4/ 5 Sorbonne Cres., Canning

Vale. WA, 6155

Australia

PH: (08) 9455 7477

EMAIL: [email protected]

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A clean and safe supply of drinking water is essential to public health and

well being. This is why any problem with the water supply can have major

repercussions. Contamination of drinking water can cause diseases and a

significant burden on human

health. Interventions to improve

the quality of drinking water are

necessary to avoid threats.

Safe for Consumption

Water is considered potable if it is

free from harmful concentrations of

chemicals or pathogenic

microorganisms. According to the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, it

should look, smell, and taste good. Potable water is also suitable for human

consumption and all domestic purposes, including personal hygiene.

Sources of Potable Water

Potable water comes from surface water— rainfall

or its runoff into rivers and streams. It can also

come from groundwater or a supply collected from

aquifers or stores, and accessed by a bore. Both of

these water supplies are treated and distributed

through the water mains to homes.

Household Purposes

According to Build Australia, only one per cent of

drinking water in the country is used for drinking. People use it more for

showering, flushing their toilets, washing clothes, and cooking. Gardening

uses the most water, accounting for about 35 per cent of the country’s

overall consumption.

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Maintenance of Water Quality

It is important to make sure that potable water is free of any chemicals and

pollutants. For the most part, its quality is the responsibility of the supplier

or provider. One source of chemicals in the water, however, may come from

household plumbing that may contain lead or

copper. These elements can mix into drinking

water on its way to the faucet.

Water Filtration

Drinking water from the tap at home is usually

clean, as the supply goes through treatment

before distribution. Homeowners who feel the

need for cleaner water, however, can turn to

water filtration systems. These help improve

the taste and odour of water by removing different contaminants. These

treatment devices also need proper maintenance to avoid bacterial

contamination.

A satisfactory supply of water should be easily accessible and available to all.

Improving access to quality drinking water can result in tangible benefits to

health of the society.

Resources:

http://www.gmr.com.au

http://www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/dwq/gdwq0506.pdf

https://ww w.nh mrc.gov.au/guidelines-publications/eh52